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Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-backed draft UN Security Council resolution that linked an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to the release of hostages held by Hamas. The veto came as Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he told visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel plans…

US Secretary of State Blinken updates on Israel-Hamas negotiations, expressing optimism for a possible ceasefire agreement. Regional collaboration key in f...

Draft resolution loosens linkage between Gaza ceasefire and hostage release as US tries to claw back leadership on issue at UN

Ongoing conflict in Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital leads to critical shortages and escalating violence. US Secretary of State involved in negotiations for c...

CIA Director Bill Burns leads talks in Qatar to negotiate hostage release and ceasefire in Gaza, showing progress towards a resolution.

US secretary of state holds talks with Egyptian president and crown prince of Saudi Arabia in latest Middle East tour.

Progress in Gaza ceasefire talks faces challenges due to differing demands. Ongoing negotiations aim to bridge gaps for a mutually acceptable agreement.

Source says wording suggests significant movement in US position as pressure mounts on Israel to halt campaign

Blinken commenced his regional tour on Wednesday with talks in Saudi Arabia to address the cease-fire proposal for Gaza. He is scheduled to visit Israel on Friday.